Communications, MA
Program Description
The master’s program in communications offers a great deal of flexibility in planning and design. With the help of an advisor, students plan a 36-hour master’s program that best suits their individual needs.
Admission Requirements
In addition to Lindenwood’s general admission requirements, students applying to the School of Communications must meet the following requirements:
- Submission of a 300-word statement of purpose
- A 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
- Official results from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE revised General Test)
Students who do not meet the 3.0 GPA should contact the School of Communications.
A graduate student in communications may take only one tutorial or independent study course and may enroll in a maximum of 9 graduate credit hours per semester. A student may not receive graduate credit for any course designated as a dually-enrolled course, if that student received credit for the undergraduate version of that course.
Requirements
Core Curriculum
Specialized coursework
Specialized coursework will determine the major emphasis area.
The degrees and their additional requirements are listed below. Some classes will be dual enrollment.
Broadcast Emphasis
A Master of Communications with a broadcast emphasis requires the completion of COM 15400 Video Production or the demonstration of basic video skills. In addition to the core courses, the broadcast emphasis requires 18 credit hours chosen from among the following options:
Journalism Emphasis
A Master of Communications with a journalism emphasis requires the completion of COM 24200 Basic Reporting or the demonstration of basic journalistic skills. In addition to the core courses, the journalism emphasis requires 18 credit hours chosen from among the following options:
Interactive Media and Web Design Emphasis
A Master of Communications with an interactive media and web design emphasis requires the completion of COM 23300 Foundation of the Internet or the demonstration of basic web design skills. In addition to the core courses, the media and web design emphasis requires 18 credit hours chosen from among the following options:
Communications Studies Emphasis
A Master of Communications with a communications studies emphasis requires the completion of COM 15400 Video Production or the demonstration of basic video skills and the completion of COM 23300 Foundation of the Internet or the demonstration of basic web design skills. In addition to the core courses, the communications studies emphasis requires 18 credit hours chosen from among the following options: